Water Woes

Let it rain, let it rain

For South Floridians, any rain is welcome these days. On Jan. 15, in fact, regional water managers re-imposed limits on water usage owing to a prolonged drought. The region's residents must respect those rules, regardless of how rainy it gets outside.

Early this week, Lake O's water level dropped under 10 feet. Never before has the lake level dropped so low this early in the dry season, and it raises legitimate concerns about water stockpiles.